Elastic Support Member for Narrow Bezel Display Panel Fixation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electronic apparatuses with narrow bezel members face challenges in stably fixing display panels due to insufficient adhesive areas, leading to instability and potential damage during use or storage.
Innovation Solution
The electronic apparatus incorporates support members with a cover fixed portion attached to the cover member and a panel fixed portion attached to the display panel, allowing for elastic displacement, thereby stabilizing the display panel without relying on a wide bezel member for adhesion, using a combination of carbon fiber reinforced plastics and resin materials for the cover member and support members.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If the bezel member is made narrow for better appearance quality, then the aesthetic appearance is improved, but the adhesive area is reduced making it difficult to stably fix the display panel
Solution Approach 1:
The support function is segmented from the bezel member to separate support members positioned at corners or edges of the display panel. This allows the bezel to remain narrow for aesthetic purposes while dedicated support members provide stable fixation through point contacts or small adhesive areas.
Solution Approach 2:
Separate support members act as intermediary elements between the display panel and the chassis. These support members transfer and distribute the fixation forces, enabling the narrow bezel to maintain aesthetic appearance while the support members ensure stable display panel fixation through optimized contact points.
2Length of stationary object
If the bezel member is made narrow to reduce size, then the overall device dimensions are reduced, but the adhesive area becomes insufficient for stable support
Solution Approach 1:
The fixation function is segmented from the narrow bezel to separate support members. These support members concentrate the adhesive bonding at specific locations (corners or edges) where sufficient bonding strength can be achieved with minimal adhesive area, while the bezel remains narrow for size reduction.
Solution Approach 2:
The support members are positioned at critical locations (corners or edges) where local quality of fixation is maximized. This allows the narrow bezel to maintain reduced dimensions while the locally positioned support members provide concentrated adhesive bonding strength where it is most needed for stable display panel support.
3Reliability
If support members are added to stabilize the display panel, then the fixation stability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support members are integrated with the chassis structure, merging the support function into the existing device framework. This reduces the number of separate components while maintaining the stability improvement, as the support members utilize the chassis as their mounting base rather than requiring additional independent structures.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This configuration ensures stable support of the display panel, minimizing damage from external forces and maintaining a slim, aesthetically pleasing design by distributing loads effectively and preventing issues like black spots, white spots, and broken glass.
Implementation Method 1
a panel fixed portion having a panel fixed face that is fixed to a back face of the display panel, the panel fixed portion being elastically displaceable toward the inner face of the cover member
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic apparatus includes a chassis; a display panel that is supported by an inner face of a cover member that defines a rear face of the chassis, the display panel having a display surface exposed to a front face of the chassis; and a support member that supports the display panel at the inner face of the cover member. The support member includes: a cover fixed portion having a cover fixed face that is fixed to the inner face of the cover member; and a panel fixed portion having a panel fixed face that is fixed to a back face of the display panel, the panel fixed portion being elastically displaceable toward the inner face of the cover member.